Mendon, Utah Obituaries: J ~ Index
Catherine Schettling Jack
Catherine Schettling Jack— Aged Mendon Lady's Death, Mrs. Jack Passes Away, Mendon, October 15th— Funeral services were held today in the Mendon ward house over the remains of "Sister Jack" who passed away October 13th. Many people came out to pay their respects to the departed, many beautiful floral tributes were offered by sisters of the Relief Society as well as by others. The services were presided over by Bishop Mormon D. Bird and a number of the older brethren who have been acquainted with the deceased for many years spoke saying that sister Jack had died a faithful member of the church and as far as she had been able had lived the Gospel of Christ. Sister Cooley, who had been taking care of "Sister Jack" for many years, also received much praise for the motherly way she cared for the little woman, who has been blind for a long time and during the last year or so has also been weak minded. ~The Journal, October 19th, 1907, page 1.
James Jack ~ Veteran Republic of Texas
James Jack, August 30th, 1880— Of inflammatory rheumatism, after confinement to his bed nearly two years, James Jack, a native of Scotland, generally known as Captain Jack of the Texas Rangers; aged 80 years, a pump maker by trade. He passed away bearing his testimony to the Latter-day work, and looked forward to a glorious resurrection from the grave. ~Deseret News, September 22nd, 1880.
James Jack— Born in early 1800, at Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, he was known to the good people of Mendon, Utah as Captain Jack– for his many exploits in war, helping to securing independence for Texas from Mexico, and also Indian fighting in the southwest. He was often thought to be a member of the famous "Texas Rangers," but was actually a member of the Republic of Texas Army in 1839. He first married Margaret Moffette Lea (Houston), who was the wife of Sam Houston at the time, which might explain why he was no longer welcome in Texas.
Connie Lynn Leishman Jackson
Connie Lynn Jackson— 32 of 557 East 9th North, Logan died Thursday at her home. She was born November 10th, 1946, in Logan to Donald P. and Margaret Rae Sorensen Leishman. She married Arthur Clyde Jackson, January 22nd, 1965, in North Logan. they later were divorced. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the L.D.S. Church, a graduate of Sky View High School and Utah State University. She taught school in the Logan City District for eleven years. Surviving are one daughter, Lisa GeNee Jackson, Logan; her parents of Mendon; two brothers and one sister, Clare Leishman, North Logan; Doug Leishman, Mendon, and Mrs. Scott (Marsha) Shelton, Newton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin C. Leishman, Wellsville and Claud Sorensen, Hyrum. Graveside services will be Saturday noon in the Mendon Cemetery, with arrangements under direction of Hall Mortuary of Logan. ~The Herald Journal, March 30th, 1979, page 4.
Joshua Lloyd James
Joshua Lloyd James— Passed away September 5th, 1996, at Logan Regional Hospital of sudden infant death syndrome. He was born June 24th, 1996, the son of Martin Elmer James and Leslie Ruddell James. In a short time this very special boy brought much love and happiness to his family and especially to his sister, Jenessa. He will be deeply missed. Surviving are his sister Jenessa, and above parents; grandparents Elmer and Jean James, Mendon; Ralph and Maxine Ruddell, Brigham City; great-grandparents Helen F. James, North Highlands, California; Henry Bradbury, Ogden; Max and Chloe Fowler, Grace, Idaho. The family will beet with friends Sunday from seven to nine p.m. in the Mendon Relief Society room. Friends may also meet with the family Monday from ten a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Mendon church. Graveside services are at noon, after which Josh will be laid to rest in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 8th, 1996, page 4.
Christina Larsen Jensen
Mrs. Hans C. Jensen— Mrs. Christina Larsen Jensen, of Mendon, wife of Hans C. Jensen, died very suddenly Wednesday about noon, the result of hemorrhage of the brain. Mrs. Jensen seemed in her usual health during the morning hours and proceeded about her work. Then came the collapse, suddenly, even without warning. The funeral service will be held in the Presbyterian chapel, Sunday at two o'clock, Rev. Clemens conducting the services. The deceased was born in Denmark, July 23rd, 1850 and in 1862 came to Utah with her parents. The family resided in Brigham City one year and then came to Mendon. In 1868 she was married to Hans C. Jensen and to them six children, five girls and one boy, were born. Mrs. Jensen was a good woman highly respected and raised a most excellent family. The suddenness of her departure makes the death unusually sad and friends of the family in Mendon and Logan sympathize deeply. ~Logan Republican, September 15th, 1906.
Elaine Kidman Jensen
Elaine K. Jensen— 78 died October 26th, 2008, in Ogden, Utah. She was born May 20th, 1930, in Logan, Utah, the daughter of William F. and Ida Callister Kidman. She graduated from South Cache High in Hyrum in 1948. She married Howard Jensen on June 17th, 1948, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She and Howard have lived in the same home in Ogden for fifty-seven years. She was a member of the Harrisville Sixth Ward. Elaine enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and knitting and would make afghans for everyone. She also made many quilts. She is survived by her husband, Howard; children, Carolyn (Sherman) Bice, Alan (Shelly) Jensen, Douglas (Karen) Jensen, Michael (Tammy) Jensen and Freida (Mikeal) Erwin; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and her sister, Ila Plowman. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. Thursday, October 30th, 2008, at the Harrisville Sixth Ward, 113 Childs Avenue. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., from six to eight p.m. Wednesday, October 29th, and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment is in Mendon Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Ether Baker Jensen ~ Veteran WW I
Ether Jensen Dies at Mendon— Ether Jensen, 41 passed away Wednesday evening at the home of his parents in Mendon after a long illness. Mr. Jensen was born March 5th, 1896, at Mendon, a son of Jens and Mary Baker Jensen. Surviving are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Clem Smith, Rexburg; Mrs. Atherton Farr, Arimo, Idaho; Mrs. Nephi Sorensen, Mendon; Dr. Milton B. Jensen, Louisville, Kentucky and Mrs. Lyman Murray, Torrington Wyoming. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel Sunday, the time to be announced later. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery under direction of the Lindquist mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, September 30th, 1937, page 1.
Ether B. Jensen— son of Jens Jensen and Mary Emma Baker, was born in Mendon 5th March, 1896. He attended elementary school in Mendon, South Cache High School in Hyrum, Utah State Agricultural College and Brigham Young University. He studied music under Professor Clark in Logan, Edward P. Kimball in Salt Lake City, and under various piano instructors in Los Angeles. He served in the Army in World War I. In addition to his musical training he was interested in farming and operated a farm near Rexburg, Idaho. death was caused by tuberculosis. He died 29th September, 1937, unmarried. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler and Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 718.
Hannah Jensen
Miss Hannah Jensen Dead— Teacher at the New Jersey Academy. Dies of Tubercular Cancer and Dropsy. Hannah Jensen, aged 28, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen of Mendon, for nine years a teacher in the New Jersey Academy in this city, died Thursday morning at ten o'clock from a condition produced by tubercular cancer of the peritoneum. A year ago Miss Jensen was, apparently, in perfect health. During the winter months, however, she had taken desultory treatment for an abdominal difficulty and toward the end of the last school year developed a serious condition known only to her intimate friends. She went to Salt Lake City in May for treatment and the day following her arrival under went an operation for the removal of a cancerous growth in the abdomen, a condition either she nor any other knew existed. The operation proved successful, that is, the young lady rallied and in the course of a month was brought to her home in Mendon. The surgeons in charge, while marveling at her rapid recovery from the operation, due to a wonderful vitality, discouraged any hope of the patient's recovery, saying that it was impossible for her to live any length of time and it was insisted that the family should understand the real facts, though Miss Jensen never suspected her real condition at any time. For some time following her return she was able to walk and seemed to improve, but about one month ago developed a dropsical condition and this proved the immediate cause of her death, although the statement of the attending physician is that at her death the cancerous growth had returned and was of twice the extent that it was at the operation. During the weeks immediately preceding her death. Miss Jensen suffered intense agony, the last four days being eased only by opiates. She passed away peacefully with all the family near her. The Funeral. A "memorial service" will be held at the Presbyterian church in this city tomorrow (Sunday) at eleven o'clock but the funeral service will be held at Mendon in the afternoon between two and three o'clock at the Presbyterian chapel. Rev. Clemens officiating. All friends are invited. Her Life, Briefly. Miss Jensen graduated from the Collegiate Institute at Salt Lake, in 1869 and in the fall took charge of a department at the New Jersey Academy at the age of nineteen. She was retained and as a result of her signal ability became a fixture until death's dark vale stepped in between. During her years at the school and in connection with the Presbyterian work in this city, Miss Jensen made warm friends of all with whom she came in contact. Her pupils loved her, her friends had confidence in her and cherished her as one of a few worthy of the highest trust. The writer knew her intimately for three years, knows her associates and can say in strictest truth that he never heard Hannah Jensen speak an unkind word of anyone, nor did he ever hear aught but kindly words for her. She was one of those great-souled women in whose thoughts there was no room for anything unkindly–instead, her disposition was to offer excuse for rather than to criticize. Quiet, unassuming, strong, with a character and reputation irreproachable, she was a woman of such present worth and future promise that the soul cries out against her going. Young, of robust stature, a capable mind, a lovable, helpful, uplifting disposition, a sweet, pure and virtuous soul with great capacity for good and naught of evil, it seems strange that she should be met by grim death at this point on the highway of life and though the will submit, the soul asks "Why?" This is one of the severest griefs the Presbyterian circle of this city has ever suffered and with the stricken family this circle in silence sheds tears less copious, possibly, but no less bitter. To the father and the mother and sisters left to mourn, the heartfelt sympathy of all is extended in fullest measure. ~Logan Republican, September 30th, 1905.
Hannah Jensen Laid to Rest at Mendon— The Service over the remains of Miss Hannah Jensen, who died Thursday morning, were held in the Presbyterian chapel at Mendon Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and an hour later her body was consigned to the tomb in the Mendon cemetery. The little chapel proved inadequate for the occasion, for besides the goodly number of Mendon friends in attendance fifty or more from Logan were and other parts of the valley present at the service. The floral offerings were very many and of exceeding beauty, the casket being covered with various designs, silent tokens of the great love and esteem in which the deceased was held by friends and associates.The service was such as is usual with the denominations, Rev. Clemens delivering the sermon. A ladies quartette, Mrs. Bexell, Mrs. Clemenson, Miss Linn and Mis Kyle, sang "Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled:" Messrs J.A. Befell and N.R. More and Mrs. Bexell and Miss Linn sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," and "Crossing the Bar." Miss Linn sang "Face to Face."Rev. Clemens took for his text the 13th and 14th verses of the 4th chapter of First Thessalonians, a most beautiful passage and after elaborating on this in a helpful way, spoke of the deceased and her exemplary life, how well she did her part at any and all times and how sadly she will be missed in all the circles of which she formed such an important part. He dwelt upon the idea of Miss Jensen by her acceptance of Presbyterianism as being a representative women, representative of the entire church and its more than a million adherents in the United States. He spoke of her beautiful character and offered the bereft ones and friends the little consolation there is in words. Following the sermon the remains were conveyed to the Mendon cemetery and there after a short service the casket was consigned to the grave. For the benefit of Miss Jensen's extensive acquaintances in Logan, at the Presbyterian church at the usual hour of service Sunday morning, a "memorial" service was held and this was attended to the extent of the seating capacity of the church. Special music was rendered and at this time also, Rev. Clemens delivered a sermon, dealing with lessons drawn from Mary's sacrifice of the precious ointment when she anointed the Savior's feet. He devoted some time to the life of Miss Jensen, truly a beautiful story, for her's had been a life of earnest effort and necessarily successful results. Unassuming, without pretense, dependable with all, she filled her station in life to the best of her ability and that ability was not small. She was active in all the church work. Christian Endeavor, Missionary Society, Sunday school, prayer meetings, carried her department at the New Jersey Academy and was a strength at home with her family. She never failed in aught she undertook, except to live. Her robust constitution kept death from coming so soon, but more than all her firmness and resolute will kept her on this side of the river. Hannah Jensen was a womanly woman, strong and reliant, dependable, yet meek and lowly with a disposition that unconsciously drew friends to her. She was a lovable woman and will ne'er pass from the memory of those those who knew her well. ~Logan Republican, October 4th, 1905.
Hans Jensen
Many Words of Tribute Paid to Hans Jensen at Bier, Mendon— A very fine tribute was paid to the memory of Hans Jensen at the funeral services held in the Mendon ward chapel, Friday afternoon with Bishop Henry C. Sorensen presiding. The opening song, "I Need Thee Every Hour" was sung by the choir under the direction of Mrs. Oscar J. Barrett, with Mrs. Charles Ladle at the organ; prayer by Dr. William M. Raden of Salt Lake City; a male quartet from Logan sang "The End of a Perfect Day." Reverend Harris Pillsbury of Salt Lake, the first speaker, read many beautiful passages of scripture pertaining to the life beyond, and read Tennyson's poem, Crossing the Bar. He spoke of Mr. Jensen's sterling qualities and wonderful character of the abiding love for his family and friends. He also told of the trails and hardships of his early pioneer life and of his mother dying while crossing the plains. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen spoke of the ever lasting friendship between his father Isaac Sorensen and Mr. Jensen, of his honesty and truthfulness in dealing with his fellow men. The closing song, "The Lord is my Shepherd" was rendered by the male quartet; benediction by John A. Gardner of Ogden. The flowers which were profuse and beautiful were in charge of relatives and friends. Pall bearers were Magnus Andersen, Theo Larsen, William L. Kidman, Orval Larsen, Fred Peterson, George Hiibner. A large cortege of cars followed the remains to the cemetery where the grave was dedicated by the Reverend Pillsbury. Mr. Jensen was born in Slipurp, Denmark, October 25th, 1842. He came to Utah in 1859, crossing the plains in a handcart company. The following year, while still a boy, he came first to Wellsville and then to the new settlement of Mendon where he has since resided. He has been an active farmer of Mendon and vicinity until becoming too feeble to work during the last few years. He was married to Christina Larsen Jensen who preceded him to the grave several years ago. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Effie McQueen, Elko, Nevada; Mrs. George Gittins, Pocatello, Idaho; Miss Mary Jensen, Miss Margaret Jensen and Henry Jensen all of Mendon, and one brother Peter Jensen of Spokane, Washington. Out of town people who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. George Gittens, Leigh Gittens, Mr. and Mrs. Rodeback, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Gittens of Pocatello, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McQueen of Elko, Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Pederson, George and John Squires of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. John Andersen of Arbon, Idaho Mr. and Mrs. George Andersen, Mrs. Orson Hancock, Mrs. Chauncy Sorensen, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wood of Malad City, Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. James Carlson, Mr. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Orentson, Andrew Munk, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Munk, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Munk, Mrs. Sena Munk, Walter and Don Benson of Logan, Mrs. John McQueen, Mrs. Lila Lowe of Preston, Mrs. Harris Pillsbury of Salt Lake, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gardner of Ogden. ~The Journal, March 19th, 1930, page 8.
Henry Jensen
Mendon, Utah— Henry Jensen, 88 died unexpectedly of a heart ailment Saturday. He was born on September 7th, 1874 in Mendon, the son of Hans and Christina Larsen Jensen. He attended school in Cache County and graduated from Westminster College in Salt Lake City in 1900. For twenty years he was employed with the Wholesale Drug firm at Binghamton, New York and then came west again in 1926 and was a farmer and dairyman in Mendon since. Throughout the years he has lived in Mendon, each winter he had gone into the deep snow in [the] foothills west of Mendon and fed the pheasants and other wild birds corn and grains. An avid sports enthusiast, he particularly enjoyed baseball, hunting and fishing. He served on the Mendon City Council and had been a director of the Mendon Central Irrigation Company. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Margaret E. Jensen, Mendon; and Mrs. Effie McQueen, Logan, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel, with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen officiating. Friends may call at the Hall mortuary in Logan Tuesday from seven to nine p.m. and Wednesday from eleven a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 29th, 1962, page 2.
James Christian Jensen
Mendon, Utah—James Christian Jensen, 77 of Mendon died Tuesday at the home of his son in Mendon. He was born March 2nd, 1900, in Petersboro, to James Christian and Annie Marie Poulsen Jensen. He married Mabel Clarice Ladle June 6th, 1923, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died October 2nd, 1972. Mr. Jensen was a member of the L.D.S. Church, in which he held the position of High Priest in the Mendon Ward. He was one of the organizers of the Mendon Wildlife Federation, of which he was an honorary lifetime member. Also, he was active in fund raising for the Mendon softball complex. Surviving are two sons, Howard J. Jensen, Ogden, and Ronald L. Jensen, Mendon; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Wilford (Marie) Miller of Brigham City, and Mrs. Edwin (Pearl) Olsen of Petersboro. Funeral services will be held Friday noon in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton Barrett officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Thursday from seven to nine p.m., and at the ward chapel Friday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 7th, 1977.
Jens Jensen
Death Claims Civic Leader of Mendon— A long and colorful career in Cache Valley came to a close Sunday morning when Jens Jensen, 83 former mayor of Mendon and an active church and civic worker, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sybil J. Smith of Rexburg, Idaho. He had been in Rexburg only a week. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel Wednesday at one p.m. with Bishop Edgar S. Hancock presiding. Interment will be in the Mendon city cemetery. The family has requested no flowers. Friends may call at the Jensen home in Mendon Tuesday evening and Wednesday until time for the services. The son of Niels and Karen Torkelsen Jensen, he was born in Denmark, November 3rd, 1858. He came with his parents to Utah when he was four years of age. The mother died on the voyage to the United States, and the father died six years later. As a boy ten years of age. Mr. Jensen lived with the family of Ole Sonne who then lived in Mendon. From 1881 to 1883 he served in the Southern States mission. He always took an active part in church work and had been a leader in religion class work, M.I.A. and the Sunday school. He is survived by four daughters and a son, as follows: Dr. Milton Jensen of Louisville, Kentucky; Mrs. Sybil J. Smith of Rexburg, Mrs. Mary Farnes of Arimo, Mrs. Agnes Sorensen of Mendon, and Mrs. Olive Murray of Spokane, Washington. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ~The Herald Journal, November 17th, 1941, page 3.
Funeral is Set for Jens Jensen— Funeral services for Jens Jensen, respected citizen and former mayor of Mendon, will be conducted Wednesday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. Mr. Jensen died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Sybil Smith, at Rexburg, Idaho, where he had spent a week. Friends may call the Jensen home in Mendon this evening and Wednesday until time for the funeral. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery under the direction of the Lindquist and Sons Mortuary. The family requests flowers be omitted. ~The Herald Journal, November 18th, 1941, page 1.
Lillian Jensen
Funeral Services— for Mendon Teacher Set for Wednesday, Miss Lillian Jensen Died of Injuries Suffered Saturday in Automobile Accident Near Rexburg, Idaho; Mendon, Utah— Funeral services will be held here Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the ward chapel for Lillian Jensen, thirty, resident of this town and former school teacher here, who died from a fractured skull suffered when the automobile she was driving overturned in loose gravel near Rexburg, Idaho, last Saturday. Miss Jensen's mother, Mrs. Jens Jensen, who was riding with her, was not injured. The accident occurred while Miss Jensen was visiting on the farm of her brother, Ether Jensen, near Rexburg. Miss Jensen was riding, in a car she recently purchased, with her mother when the machine overturned. Born in Mendon, in 1901 Miss Jensen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Jensen of this community. She taught the last two years in Parowan. Surviving are her parents, are the following brothers and sisters: Milton Jensen, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; J. Ether Jensen Rexburg; Mrs. Sybil Smith, Rexburg; Mrs. Mae Farr, Arimo, Idaho; Mrs. Agnes Sorensen, Mendon; and Mrs. Seymour B. Murray, Afton, Wyoming. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Mabel Clarice Ladle Jensen
Mendon, Utah— Mabel Ladle Jensen, 69 died unexpectedly at a Logan hospital Monday. She was born December 17th, 1902, in Mendon and had lived here all her life. She was the daughter of John C. Ladle and Susan Trappett Ladle. She married James C. Jensen, June 6th, 1923 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She was active in the L.D.S. Church, active in Relief Society, worked in M.I.A. and was a Relief Society teacher for many years. She was active in the community and had been employed at the Post Office. She is survived by her husband, James C. Jensen of Mendon; two sons, Howard J. Jensen of Ogden, and Ronald Jensen of Mendon; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother and two sisters all of Mendon, Charles Ladle, Mrs. Reeves (Edna) Bird, Clella Ladle. Funeral services will be Thursday at one p.m. at the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel with Bishop Zeno Andersen officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Wednesday seven to nine p.m. and Mendon L.D.S. Chapel Thursday one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 3rd, 1972, page 4.
Margaret E. Jensen
Margaret Jensen— 90 died Thursday in an Ogden rest home. She was born May 6th, 1882, in Mendon a daughter of Hans and Christina Larsen Jensen. She spent her early life in Mendon, graduated form the New Jersey Academy in Logan, and from the L.D.S. Business College in Salt Lake City. Miss Jensen studied music and was recognized as an accomplished pianist. She was employed in the U.S. Forest Service office for twenty years. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Effie McQueen of Logan; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at two p.m. in Hall Mortuary chapel, with Rev. Miner E. Bruner officiating. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may contribute to their favorite charity. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 20th, 1972, page 4.
Logan, Utah— Margaret Jensen, 90 of Logan died October 19th, 1972 in an Ogden rest home of natural causes. Born May 6th, 1882, Mendon, Cache County to Hans and Christina Larsen Jensen. Graduated from L.D.S. Business College; musician; clerk, U.S. Forest Service, twenty years. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Effie McQueen, Logan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, two p.m., Hall Mortuary chapel. No public viewing. Burial, Mendon Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Marianne Jensen
Marianne Jenson— Four, died unexpectedly this morning at the family home, 309 East 7th North. She was born February 15th, 1958 in Logan, a daughter of James R. Jenson and Ann Sorensen Jenson. Surviving are the parents, James R. Jenson, Logan; Mrs. James U. (Ann Sorensen) Johnson; a brother, Steven, and a grandmother, Mrs. Ray a Jenson, North Hollywood, California. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, twelve noon, in the Hall Mortuary chapel. with Bishop Dale Jenkins of Logan Tenth Ward officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday, seven to nine p.m., and Thursday prior to service. Burial will be in the family pot in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 8th, 1962, page 2.
Mary Jensen
Dies at Home in Mendon— As she was sitting last evening in her rocking chair, death suddenly took Mary Jensen, 71 former Cache County school teacher and resident of Mendon, a daughter of Hans and Christina Larsen Jensen. After graduating from Westminster College, she taught school in Mendon, Logan, Payson and Trenton. Upon death of her mother in 1907, she retired from the teaching profession to maintain the home. Surviving are a brother, Henry Jensen, and two sisters, Mrs. Effie McQueen and Margaret E. Jensen, all of Mendon. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Kenneth Lindquist mortuary of Logan. ~The Herald Journal, January 6th, 1944, page 1.
Rites Scheduled Monday— Funeral services for Mary Jensen, respected Mendon resident, who died Wednesday evening, will be conducted Monday at one p.m., in Mendon ward chapel with Bishop Edgar S. Hancock officiating. Friends may call at her home in Mendon after ten a.m. Burial in Mendon cemetery will be under direction of the Kenneth Lindquist mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, January 7th, 1944, page 1.
Ronald Ladle Jensen
Mendon, Utah— Ronald Ladle Jensen, 78 passed away December 27th, with his wife and family at his side. Born February 19th, 1931, in Mendon, Utah, a son to James C. Jensen and Mabel C. Ladle. Ron graduated from South Cache High School. Ronald married his high school sweetheart Shirley Leishman on June 15th, 1950, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple for time and all eternity. Ron has worked hard all his life. He helped his father with the family farm and has taught his family the same value of work. He has worked for the Cache County Road Department, Second Street, and then to Hill Air Force Base where he retired after thirty-five years. After retirement he settled down on the farm with his family and his cattle. Then turning the farm over to his sons years later he sat on the front porch watching the cattle in the pasture and over looking the valley. Ron enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, softball, and baseball. Ron played for the Mendon baseball team for many years as a pitcher. After his baseball years he then turned to umpiring for Logan city and county softball leagues. He is one of the founders of the Mendon's July 24th softball tournament. Ronald was a lifelong member for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he was a high priest and in the Sunday School presidency, an Explorer leader, Scout leader, home teacher and a stake athletic director. He has lived in Mendon his whole life and would never want it any other way. Ron and Shirley were blessed with six children; three girls and three boys. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of fifty-nine years and his children, Peggy (Douglas) Jenson of College Ward, Utah; Dennis (Sheila) Jensen of Mendon, Utah; Susanne (Mark) Moore of Mendon, Utah; Gordon Jensen of Mendon, Utah; Kaylene (Burke) Pitcher of Lewiston, Utah; and Craig Jensen of Mendon, Utah. He has eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He has one brother, Howard Jensen of Ogden, Utah. He is preceded in death by his parents James (Jay) and Mabel Jensen. Funeral services will be held at twelve p.m. on Thursday, December 31st, at Mendon Stake Center, 476 South 100 East, Mendon, under the direction of Bishop Neal Jackson. A viewing will be held from six to eight p.m. on Wednesday, December 30th, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, 34 East Center, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the stake center prior to services. Interment will be at the Mendon Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed online at www.allenmortuaries.net ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Anne Sorensen Jenson Johnson
Lima, Peru— Anne Sorensen, Johnson, 48 died Friday, June 21st, 1985 in Lima after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at her home. She was born December 5th, 1936, in Logan, a daughter of Alma N. and Mary Carlisle Sorensen, both former teachers at Brigham Young College in Logan. She attended Logan schools and received her bachelor's and master's degrees at Utah State University. She completed additional graduate work at the University of the Andes in Merida, Venezuela and at the University of San Marcos in Lima. She was on the faculty at U.S.U. for various periods of time in the 1960's and 1970's and served as acting director of the Intensive English Language Institute from 1976 to 1977. More recently she taught at the National Agrarian University in Lima and was also college placement director for the Franklin D. Roosevelt School in Lima. Some of her programs developed for teaching English as a second language became internationally recognized. She was the author of a book on U.S. colleges and college placement procedures, prepared especially for use by students from Latin America. Survivors include her husband, Jamie U. Johnson, Lima; three children, Steven R. Johnson, Logan; Maria Lisa and Jamie M. Johnson, Lima; brothers Wendell H. Sorensen, Richmond, California; Carlisle Barber, Lexington, Massachusetts; Robert N. Sorensen, Dallas, Texas; Philip E. Sorensen, Tallahassee, Florida; John Mark Sorensen, Logan; sister, Mary Jean Nelson, Morristown, New Jersey. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at noon in the Tanner Room of the Merrill Library at Utah State University. ~The Herald Journal, June 26th, 1985, page 4.
Lillian Henrichsen Johnson
Mendon, Utah— Lillian Henrichsen Johnson, 85 died at her home on September 16th, 1999. She had a stroke in early June which was the eventual cause of her death. She was born July 10th, 1914, to Ernest P. and Pearl Bertoch Henrichsen in Holladay, Utah, and was one of four children, with one brother and two sisters. She married Milton G. Johnson on June 26th, 1942, in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. She graduated from the University of Utah and taught music and elementary school for several years before she married. After all her children were in school, she taught school in Brigham City. Lillian loved to sing and was a music major in college. Throughout her life, she sang solo, in groups and in opera. She was a member of Bel Canto Choir for many years. She was very active in the L.D.S. Church, serving in many callings over the years, a lot of them related to music. She especially loved working with children. For the past thirty-five years, Milton and Lillian lived in Mendon, which they considered the most beautiful and best place in the world to live, with the most wonderful people. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Suzanne (George) Hogue, Ogden, and Cynthia (John) Olsen, River Heights; and one son, Brent (Tammy) Johnson, Salt Lake City; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ann H. Matthews, Salt Lake City; and daughter-in-law Charlene Johnson, Mendon. She was preceded in death by a son, Ted Johnson, and a daughter, Roxanne Johnson; a brother, Ernest B. Henrichsen and a sister, Florence H. Lermer. Funeral services will be at noon Monday in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call from six to eight Sunday evening at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, and from ten to 11:30 a.m. before services at the church. The interment will be at the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 18th, 1999, page 4.
Milton George Johnson
Milton George Johnson— 96 passed away in his sleep on February 8th, 2006, at Legacy House Assisted Living Center. He was born November 2nd, 1909, in Lewiston, to Nephi S. Johnson and Lulu Egbert. He graduated from North Cache High School and the University of Utah and attended Utah State Agricultural College (U.S.U.). He married Lillian Henrichsen in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple on June 26, 1942. They lived in Lewiston, where he managed a grade-A dairy herd. They also lived in Logan and Mendon. During this time he was manager of a feed mill. In 1931 and 1932, Milton went on a mission to France and Belgium. Later in 1978 and 1979, Milton and Lillian went on a mission to the Christchurch, New Zealand L.D.S. Mission. Lillian passed away in 1999. On January 24th, 2002, he married Maxine Sorensen in the Logan L.D.S. Temple, giving them both another chance at happiness and companionship. Milton loved gardening and beautiful flowers. Their yard in Mendon was landscaped with many beautiful flowers and trees. He and Lillian worked together in their gardens and had many flowers for cutting so they could always have flowers in the house. They also grew fruits and vegetables to eat fresh, canned and frozen. Another great love of Milton's was reading. He read extensively about many subjects and was well-informed on events happening in the world. He and Lillian also loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; son, Ted (Charlene); and daughter, Roxanne; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; one sister, Mary Lou (Dale) Hendricks; three children, Suzanne (Tom) Owen, Brent H. Johnson and Cynthia (John) Olsen; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, February 13th, in the Mendon Second Ward chapel, 460 South 100 East, Mendon. A viewing will be held from six to eight p.m. on Sunday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services on Monday at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net. ~The Herald Journal, February 10th, 2005.
Ted Milton Johnson
Ted Milton Johnson— 38 of Mendon, died Tuesday, March 19th, 1991, of cancer at Logan Regional Hospital. He was born in Logan on December 20th, 1952. He was the son of Milton G. and Lillian Henrichsen Johnson. He married Charlene Konx on December 27th, 1975 in Milton, Florida. He attended Sky View High School and later graduated in California. He was attending U.S.U., working toward a nursing degree. He was a member of Alpha Lamba Delta, a scholastic honor society for freshman. He worked for the Cache County school district as a bus driver while attending school. When he was a young man, he held the office of a priest in the L.D.S. Church. More recently he has been active at St. John's Episcopal Church in Logan. He is survived by his wife Charlene Knox Johnson, Mendon; two sons, Kalle and Eric, Mendon; his parents, Milton and Lillian Johnson, Mendon; one brother, Brent, Salt Lake City; two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Suzannee) Cassett, Brigham City; and Mrs. John (Cynthia) Olsen, River Heights. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 85 East 100 North. Friends may call Friday from six to eight p.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, and on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to a memorial fund established in Ted's name at St. John's Episcopal Church. ~The Herald Journal, March 20th, 1991, page 4.
Alice Baker Jones
Mendon, Utah June 13— Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Alice Baker Jones were held in the ward meeting house Wednesday at two o'clock. Bishop Bird presided. Services commenced by choir singing "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Prayer, Trangott Stumpf. Singing by choir. "Jesus Lover of My Soul." The following brethren paid loving tributes to the deceased lady: Bishop J.H. Watkens of Logan, Andrew Sorensen, and Bishop Bird. during the services a violin solo was rendered by Alonzo Wood, accompanied on the piano by Ethel Sorensen. Also a vocal solo by Loretta Walker. The services closed with the choir singing "Let the Lower Lights be Burning." Benediction, Christian Sorensen. A cortege of automobiles followed the remains to the cemetery. Mrs. Jones leaves a large family of brothers and sisters, father and mother and her two sons, Ferris and Lavelle, to mourn her departure. Mr. Alma Baker of Tremonton came to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. William Van Orden of Blackfoot came to attend the funeral of their sister Mrs. Jones. A number of relatives and friends of Mrs. Jones came from Logan to attend the funeral services. ~The Journal, June 11th, 1918, page 5.
Joseph LaVell Jones
Joseph Lavell Jones— 72 Logan died April 29th, 1981 at his home. He was born December 1st, 1908, in Mendon, a son of Ferris Evan and Alice Baker Jones. He worked for the railroad. Surviving is a brother, Ferris Evan Jones, Norwalk, California. graveside services will be Saturday at three p.m. at the Mendon City Cemetery with Bishop Keith Hatch conducting. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, May 1st, 1981, page 4.
Thomas Derece Jones ~ Veteran
Thomas D. Jones— Passed away March 6th, 2003, at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. Tom was born in Fairview, Idaho, and was the son of Mark Alloid Jones and Mary Louisa Willmore. He was the oldest of seven children and learned from an early age to work hard. He graduated from Preston High School in 1949. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1956. He worked at Hill Air Force Base as a computer programmer analyst from 1957 to 1986. He lived the history of computers from punch cards and Big Bertha to laptops. Tom was married to Patricia Elaine Tessmer on March 17th, 1956. They had a daughter, Diana Marie Jones, and they lived in Layton, Utah. Pat and her infant daughter Christina Ann Jones died during childbirth on March 16th, 1966. He married Marilyn Matson Porath on July 4th, 1970. She had four children from a previous marriage, Debbie, Scott, Sherri and Russell Porath. Together they raised their combined family on a mini-farm in Mendon, Utah. He dearly loved his five children, their spouses and thirteen grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was very proud of them. He especially loved his granddaughter Lashell Cherrie, whom he helped raise from the age of eight. Tom was a volunteer fireman for Mendon city from 1971 to the present time. He gave freely of his talents and service. He loved the challenge of brush and forest fires and was proud of the fact that he could drive the Tender anywhere it was needed and get it back out again. After Tom retired he enjoyed farming, tinkering and puttering. He liked the challenge of fixing the unfixable and had a talent for mechanics. Tom was an eclectic collector of collections. If you needed anything he could find it somewhere. He enjoyed hunting and had an encyclopedic knowledge of firearms. He also enjoyed fishing and camping especially with his family. He liked to bird-watch and feed backyard birds and watch them from his favorite kitchen chair. He loved to read and is one of the few people who actually read the National Geographic from cover to cover. Although he never had a college education, he was knowledgeable about many things, especially history. Children and animals were drawn to him. He liked taking care of his "zoo" and was especially proud of Bozo, his talking green wing macaw, and Billow his sweet cockatoo. Although he always claimed he hated cats, his calico cats Mischief and later Trouble were his constant companions. His schnauzer Susie, the old horse and the rest of the cats will also miss him. Tom was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although he was not very active, he lived a very Christian life and truly loved his neighbor. If anyone had a need, Tom was there. If anything was broken, Tom fixed it. He did not talk much about love; he showed it by example. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia Elaine Jones and daughter Christina Ann Jones, and his brother Gary Jones. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Matson Jones and daughter Diana Marie Jones of Mendon. He is also survived by his stepchildren D'Lynn Cherrie, Salt Lake City, Scott and (Anita) Porath and Russell and (Brenda) Porath of Logan, (Keith) and Sherri Miller of Doyle, California. His grandchildren are LaShell Cherrie, Trevor, Kiley, Tanner, Kinsey and Taylor Porath, Brandon and Nicholas Porath and Krystal, Jake, Karolina, Kelton and Jessie Miller. He is also survived by his siblings Alfred and (Clairene) Jones, Alvero and (Beverly) Jones, and Ramona Barron of Preston, Marylue and (Zip) Chandler of Rupert, Idaho, and Tira Jones, the wife of the late Gary Jones, Boise. He is also survived by his brother-in-laws Richard and (Sandra) Matson, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Paul and (Lyndi) Matson, Littleton, Colorado and John and (Patti) Matson, Driggs, Idaho. How do you capture a free spirit on paper? Tom was Tom, a man without pretense. He was a colorful character. Beneath his rough exterior was a large and loyal heart. Tom was very outspoken and loved to tease people and make them smile. Everyone has a favorite Tom story. He would be very surprised to know how many people loved and appreciated him. Tom, we will miss your pithy sayings, your twinkling eyes and bushy beard, but most of all, your love. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 11th, at twelve p.m. in the Mendon Third Ward, 460 South 100 East, Mendon, Utah, with Bishop Wayne Anderson conducting. Friends and family may call at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, Monday evening from six to eight p.m. and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery with a special tribute by the Mendon City Fire Department and military rites by Logan American Legion Post #7. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. ~The Herald Journal, March 9th, 2003.
Shirley Rebecca McHann Jordan
Logan, Utah— Shirley Rebecca Jordan, 67 went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, Jananuay 4th, 2009. She was born in Sturgis, Mississippi, on December 23rd, 1941. She passed away peacefully at home in Logan, Utah. She is survived by her husband, Parke D. Jordan Jr., of forty-seven years and four children with their spouses: Lynn and Jeff Weathersby, Gail and Allen Taylor, Dale and Nicole Jordan, and Michele and Greg Colburn. She is preceded in death by her son, Paul Daniel Jordan and survived spouse Lola Jordan. She has twenty-one grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a friend, wife and mother who loved serving the Lord. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. Thursday, January 8, at the Logan Fifth Ward Chapel at 502 East 300 North, Logan. The Jordan family invites family and friends to attend the viewing at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan on Wednesday evening, January 7th, from six to eight, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. January 8th prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net. ~Newspaper Not Listed.